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Top 15 National Park Safaris in Tanzania

25 reviewed

This is the shortlist you would get from someone who has already sat through the sales pitch: 15 national park safaris worth booking, each with its price, its verdict from the people who went, and the one thing to know before you pay a deposit.

7 Days Tanganyika Wilderness Safari

7 Days Tanganyika Wilderness Safari - A private 7-day circuit that starts in Arusha and stays in the parks

1.7 Days Tanganyika Wilderness Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $2,929Our pick

A private 7-day safari in Tanzania, from Tarangire to Serengeti and Ngorongoro, with a pop-up roof 4x4, meals, and park fees.

“We enjoyed a fantastic 6-day safari led by our guide, George, exploring Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti. We spotted the Big Five and countless other animals—an unforgettable and awe-inspiring experience! George impressed us Read more”

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Mikumi National Park Day Trip

Mikumi National Park Day Trip - The 5:00 AM Pickup to Karume Airport Transfer

2.Mikumi National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $520

Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi for a full day game drive in a 4x4 jeep. Expert guides, lunch, and big wildlife chances all included.

“We had an amazing time . Saw many animals up close -lion and her cubs , giraffes, elephants, zebra , wildebeest, baboons, warthogs and a lion and lioness. Guide was informative and friendly. It was all a fabulous adventure including thRead more”

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MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK – 3 Days

MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK - 3 Days - Day 1 game drives: birds, giraffe, buffalo, and elephants on the way in

3.MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK – 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $725

3-day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam with sunrise and sunset drives, resort stays, all meals included, and a snake park visit.

“If I could give less then one star I would. We booked this company with via tour after reading his reviews and he was not the cheapest but we wanted a hassle free safari. Big mistake. I would consider myself well traveled and have done many Read more”

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2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park - Day 1 Transfer and Afternoon Game Drive: First Wildlife, No Waiting

2 Days 1 Night Mikumi National Park from Dar es salaam

2 Days 1 Night Mikumi National Park from Dar es salaam - The Dar Drive, Plus the Practical Perks That Matter

5.2 Days 1 Night Mikumi National Park from Dar es salaam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $670

2 days in Mikumi from Dar: sunset and sunrise game drives, in-park overnight, meals, Wi-Fi, small group wildlife.

“I am not eve sure where to start because everything was beyond perfect. The customer services was diamond for me. The entire team took extremely good care of me. I was traveling alone and Felicia was kind enough to take photos of me during the safari. Patrick the drivRead more”

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From Zanzibar: Nyerere National Park Game Drive with Lunch

From Zanzibar: Nyerere National Park Game Drive with Lunch - Pickup and flight to Mtemere airstrip: getting there without wasting the morning

6.From Zanzibar: Nyerere National Park Game Drive with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 59 reviews · 1 day · from $550

One-day safari from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park with flights, picnic lunch, game drive, and close wildlife sightings like lions, hippos, and elephants.

“De gids was fantastisch! Enorm gepassioneerd, wist veel, deed extra moeite om ons alle dieren te laten zien. En we hebben er kneiterveel gezien😍! Olifanten en leeuwen op 2 meter afstand, hoe gaaf.. Klagen over deze excursie is voor de zuurpruimpjes. Wij hadden de meest shabby auto, die vaak niet in zijn achteruit ging, het dashboard had wat last van kortsluiting en wat vlammetjes, maar onze super chille gids, loste dat op met terwijl hij ons wees op giraffen. No sweat, hoe grappig! Dat maakt de ervaring alleen maar authentieker. Het koffiemomentje op de motorkap met een picknickkleedje en een donut, midden op de savanne, was een moment waarop we…”

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2 Day Safari To Mikumi National Park + transfers from Dar Es Salam

2 Day Safari To Mikumi National Park + transfers from Dar Es Salam - Day 1: Check-In, Then a Sunset Game Drive

Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam

Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam - The transfer to Mikumi National Park, via Morogoro

8.Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $550

Private full-day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam with early pickup, Morogoro lunch, guided wildlife spotting, and park entry included.

“I was unsure about how to spend a free day in Dar but I’m so glad I did this! Silas was an amazing guide who made sure I had the best experience possible. When a lion was spotted, Silas quickly drove us over to the spot for a great view and it is something I’ll never forget!”

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4 Day Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire and Serengeti National Park

4 Day Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire and Serengeti National Park - Day 2 into Serengeti: travel via Manyara and the Rift Valley escarpment

3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park)

3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park) - Day 1: Dar es Salaam Transfer and a Rufiji River Boat Safari

10.3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $850

3 days in Nyerere National Park from Dar es Salaam with private transfers, game drives, a Rufiji River boat safari, and a walking safari.

“Everything was perfect! Abil was very attentive and patient. We were lucky to see many animals up close and had plenty of time to observe them. The organization of these three days was excellent—we just had to let ourselves be guided!”

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6 days 5 nights safari Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks

6 days 5 nights safari Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks - Day 2 Tarangire National Park: elephants, picnic timing, and a lodge outside the park

11.6 days 5 nights safari Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $2,560

6-day safari from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro crater with sunrise drives, meals, and airport transfers for $2,560 pp.

“We had an amazing experience with Cubs! Our safari was very well organized, everyone was knowledgeable, friendly and made sure we saw the best of the wildlife. Everything exceeded our expectations!”

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1-Day Selous (Nyerere National Park) Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar

1-Day Selous (Nyerere National Park) Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar - Landing in Nyerere: the payoff of driving a huge park

12.1-Day Selous (Nyerere National Park) Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $550

One day fly-in safari from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for big-game drives, a bush picnic, and a sunset flight back.

“We booked Mikumi 1 day tour and it was truly amazing. Saw almost all of the animals in their natural habitat. Our tout guide Felix , tried his best all the time , to show us as close as possible, gave us dozen of interesting information . he is truly professional. During the trip , he was very attentive and caring.”

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3 Days Safari to Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania

3 Days Safari to Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania - Day 2: Morning game drives, then Olduvai Gorge and human evolution

13.3 Days Safari to Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $1,200

Three days in Serengeti and Ngorongoro with private 4x4 game drives, Olduvai museum, and crater wildlife incl. black rhino. Meals included.

“This was the first safari for our kids and they were thrilled from start to finish. On the first day, they cried when they saw the group of lions and many zebraz. The guide gave them interesting information about the animals, which was a great leRead more”

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From Zanzibar: Mikumi National Park Guided Safari

From Zanzibar: Mikumi National Park Guided Safari - The Mikumi Game Drive: What You Can Expect to See

14.From Zanzibar: Mikumi National Park Guided Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 32 reviews · 1 day · from $550

Fly from Zanzibar for a one-day Mikumi safari with open 4x4 game drive, bush lunch, guides, and round-trip transfers.

“Quelle journée! Tout est parfait, un chauffeur vient vous chercher à l’hôtel et vous conduit à l’aéroport, tout est fait pour que ce soit simple. Vous prenez l’avion et 50 min plus tard vous atterrissez dans le parc. Ici des guides vous attendent ( je remercie ici notre guide passionné NASSORO qui a été formidable avec le groupe en offrant une prestation en Français et le chauffeur pro ALLY qui connaît très bien le parc et nous a permis de voir de très près lions, girafes, zèbres, gnous, buffles, hippopotames, oiseaux, antilopes , babouins éléphants, phacochères et autres animaux). Un conseil pour les futurs visiteurs, démarrez la visite tôt le…”

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2-Day Private Mikumi National Park Tour with Pickup

2-Day Private Mikumi National Park Tour with Pickup - The Dar to Mikumi Road Trip: Expect Real Travel Time

15.2-Day Private Mikumi National Park Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $390

Private 2-day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam with early pickup, Uluguru Mountain lunch stop, and two game drives. Mobile ticket.

“This was hands down the best tour I’ve booked. The professionalism, experienced guidance, quick response time, and just genuine kindness from Samwel and Kapande was exactly what we needed. And that wasn’t even apart of the safari!”

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